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New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health?
It's hard enough being a small-scale farmer. Then the Iran war drove up fertilizer prices. So farmers are using a traditional Asian recipe to make their own. They call it a "labor of love."
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still experience problems a year later, while also revealing ...
Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.
Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
IntroductionIn my own home, there are days when my children stay up late. They might continue playing games or watching videos, saying "just a little longer," and their bedtime keeps slipping later ...
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still have problems a year later, while also revealing which factors put patients most at risk of long-term ...
Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition.
The season is here where the mornings and evenings are getting colder, and the sun sets a little earlier each day. Do you ever feel like, "It's hard to get out of bed in the morning," "I feel somewhat ...
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
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Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
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Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors.
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life
While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular system, they know relatively little about its impact on mental health.
Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.
Before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this bad for my body?
When considering adolescent health issues, we tend to focus on mental health. However, after listening to this conference lecture, I realized once again the significant impact sleep has on the minds ...
A new letter in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine argues that psychological burden must be carefully accounted for when interpreting links between sleep duration and cognitive performance in ...
Nearly two million people in Switzerland suffer from sleep disorders. Lack of sleep can impair concentration, performance, and health. What might be causing poor sleep—and what can help.
Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.
Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies to overcome the jitters and build confidence in the moment.
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
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